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Below are a few of the hotels I've researched that I believe will be appropriate for our gathering.

The dates are for August 17 - 22. August appears to be a busy convention month, along with some sports team in town the other weeks which increased room rates.

Please review carefully, and vote for your choice. These rates are time sensitive so hopefully we can all come to a majority vote in a timely manner. Please feel free to discuss the pros and cons of each property so others can make an informed choice.

My vote is for the Roosevelt as well. I looked at their reviews on tripadvisor and they scored pretty much as well as the Crown Plaza, which is significantly more expensive. The Sixth Avenue didn't rate nearly as well. I like the amenities of the Roosevelt, although the free wireless in room of the Sixth was a plus. But I can survive with only free wireless in the lobby.

I was concerned about the Roosevelt not having A/C because it wasn't mentioned in their list of amenities, so I called their reservation line and asked. Yes, I'm that picky. And yes, that hotel is air conditioned, for all us picky don't want to be sticky folks.

I think the Crown Plaza is just too expensive for the quality, plus its too commercialized. The Sixth Avenue isn't high enough quality. I think the Roosevelt is the perfect combination of price, location and amenities.

I'm not ready to vote yet, but just pointing out that Crowne Plaza offers a free Breakfast while The Roosevelt doesn't seem to. Not that it really matters to me personally since I'm usually just a coffee guy, but to some the difference in daily rate versus breakfast might make it more comparable.

I'm not ready to vote yet, but just pointing out that Crowne Plaza offers a free Breakfast while The Roosevelt doesn't seem to. Not that it really matters to me personally since I'm usually just a coffee guy, but to some the difference in daily rate versus breakfast might make it more comparable.

A free breakfast for forty bucks more a night, plus the difference in taxes? Doesn't seem that much of a comparison to me, lol.

Okay, so the AMG Coordinator did his part and found out the info on the hotels, now I'd like to contribute my math brain (well actually, my ability to use a calculator) and list the actual nightly costs of each hotel, taking the tax into account.

Sixth Avenue: $99 a night + 15.6% tax = $114.44 a night

Roosevelt:$115 a night + 15.6% tax = $132.94 a night

Crowne Plaza:$155 a night + 15.6% tax = $179.18 a night

So.. these are the actual nightly costs of each hotel. I thought this might give us all a better perspective and help us decide based on what we'd actually be paying.

So, there is a $231.20 difference between what will be paid at Crown compared to Roosevelt -If we base it onl Crown having breakfast that basically is a $42 breakfast --- something tells me there are places located close by that have breakfast for less than that.

In regards to airfare (although I'm sue prices will change either up or down - especially if there are specials) but here are some airfares for the dates given -- this may also help when considering nightly rates for a hotel (when also considering air travel):Fort Lauderdale $347 Philadelphia $373 Dallas $372 London $1,072San Francisco $245 Charlotte $284 Sydney Aus. $1,693 New Orleans $318New Zealand $1,889

Just a few select cities (Roundtrip --- using Expedia - but I'm sure there are other carriers that different rates)

So, there is a $231.20 difference between what will be paid at Crown compared to Roosevelt -If we base it onl Crown having breakfast that basically is a $42 breakfast --- something tells me there are places located close by that have breakfast for less than that.

Yeah phil, somehow I have to agree with you. All of the hotels are located right downtown, so I gather there will plenty of places to eat, and we can willingly skip those charging 42 bucks for a freaking breakfast!

Now that seems reasonable. We could each get three or so days breakfast for what we'd be paying in extra just for the breakfast at the Crowne. And I wonder if we (more specifically the AMG Coordinator) could negotiate something with the hotel like he did for the Boston AMG for a discounted rate on the breakfast buffet if we agreed to use it a certain number of times?

Of the 3 choices, the Roosevelt is probably the best optiion. It's centrally located and economical.

It's only 3 blocks from the Westlake transit station (for those coming via the airport), just a couple of blocks from the monorail (Seattle Center), on the busline for Capitol Hill (nightlife), lots of shopping, food options, and close to the waterfront and Pike Place Market (all must do things when visiting Seattle).

It is an old hotel (landmark), I believe it was built in the 1920s, but has been renovated. For those who went to SF it's kind of like that hotel but probably in better shape.

I stayed there once MANY MANY years ago, the rooms are kind of small as I recall, but dollar for dollar, value and location, this would be my selection of the 3.

Of the 3 choices, the Roosevelt is probably the best optiion. It's centrally located and economical.

It's only 3 blocks from the Westlake transit station (for those coming via the airport), just a couple of blocks from the monorail (Seattle Center)....RAB

What about those of us taking the train? How far from Union Station? I think Will mentioned there will be a few of us arriving together by train and if that's the case, we might need an escort to the hotel so we don't get shanghaied off to Tacoma.

Hey, So I live in Seattle. Of the three you have narrowed it down to I would throw my 2 cents in. The Roosevelt would be my choice. It has the best location of the 3. The 6th Ave inn is kind of "dumpy" The Crown is ok too but the roosevelt has a better location (in my opinion).

However, I have not actually stayed at any of them so I couldn't tell you what the rooms look like.

When in Seattle this summer, I walked by all three of these hotels (little did I know they would be on an AMG ballot.) The 6th Avenue is dingy and in a somewhat undesirable location. The Roosevelt is in a particularly good place relatively close to all mass transit. Seattle is mass transit friendly in the first place. No need to shell out the extra expense for a Crowne Plaza.

My concern may be way off base but isn't train travel going out west a bit unreliable ?

When I lived in San Diego I had friends come to visit from chicago . Two diffrent occasions and both times they had problems with late and broken down amtrack trains , I actually had to go to Vegas and pick up some friends once because the train broke down in the desert .

My concern may be way off base but isn't train travel going out west a bit unreliable ?

When I lived in San Diego I had friends come to visit from chicago . Two diffrent occasions and both times they had problems with late and broken down amtrack trains , I actually had to go to Vegas and pick up some friends once because the train broke down in the desert .

Well the brochures don't say anything about that.....

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I'm still researching the 3 places, but I definitely eliminated sixth avenue. The other 2 promptly answered whereas sixth avenue doesn't even have an answering service or voice mail. I tried for an hour straight. Although Roosevelt is looking pretty good. Since they're both non-smoking, the Roosevelt looks like you can get outdoors the quickest.

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If the Roosevelt is as friendly as hotel in San Francisco you got my vote....

Nick

BTW.... definitely not taking the train...... have friends here in Dallas who have gone east ( to New York ) ..west ( to L.A ) and north ( to Chicago) on AMTRAK have had problems every time.... delays of at least many hours and in one case ( Chicago) got stranded in nowhere overnight

Yeah phil, somehow I have to agree with you. All of the hotels are located right downtown, so I gather there will plenty of places to eat, and we can willingly skip those charging 42 bucks for a freaking breakfast!

Cuteeeee.... yeah obviously I know $40 bucks for breakfast isn't a deal. However I wanted to say if someone was on the fence and trying to decide between the two then perhaps that may factor into their decision. Just for the record if the breakfastless hotel is chosen then I will be happy to take you out for breakfast.

Cuteeeee.... yeah obviously I know $40 bucks for breakfast isn't a deal. However I wanted to say if someone was on the fence and trying to decide between the two then perhaps that may factor into their decision. Just for the record if the breakfastless hotel is chosen then I will be happy to take you out for breakfast.

Cuteeeee.... yeah obviously I know $40 bucks for breakfast isn't a deal. However I wanted to say if someone was on the fence and trying to decide between the two then perhaps that may factor into their decision. Just for the record if the breakfastless hotel is chosen then I will be happy to take you out for breakfast.

Lord you two aren't right... maybe you should "grab" breakfast together lol

How was my response "not right"? Isn't taking someone out to breakfast a date? I just said I'd like that. At least I didn't mention anything that could be misconstrued as a sexual comment, lol. I'd love to have breakfast with you numbersguy82, even if its not a date. I find that a lot of times at these AMGs there aren't many people my age, so it'd be cool to hang out for awhile with another younger guy.

I've received the contract from the Roosevelt. However, I'll wait until the first of next year to sign and return it in case something take a turn in this thread between now and then. You should be able to make reservations beginning the first week of 2011!

I've received the contract from the Roosevelt. However, I'll wait until the first of next year to sign and return it in case something take a turn in this thread between now and then. You should be able to make reservations beginning the first week of 2011!

How was my response "not right"? Isn't taking someone out to breakfast a date? I just said I'd like that. At least I didn't mention anything that could be misconstrued as a sexual comment, lol. I'd love to have breakfast with you numbersguy82, even if its not a date. I find that a lot of times at these AMGs there aren't many people my age, so it'd be cool to hang out for awhile with another younger guy.

odyssey

You didn't say anything wrong I was just making a joke! I didn't know your age because your avvie, while adorable, leaves little clues and your profile is equally as mysterious. So you have attended these before? This will be my first.

You didn't say anything wrong I was just making a joke! I didn't know your age because your avvie, while adorable, leaves little clues and your profile is equally as mysterious. So you have attended these before? This will be my first.

Ohhh, okay. I don't pick up on jokes very well online, lol. I'm 24, and I like to think I'm as cute as a kitten. Well, I'm definitely into cuddling as much. Minus the claws. I went to the 2009 AMG in Boston. It was loads of fun. Lots of really nice people to meet. I couldn't make last year's in London, so I'm glad to go to this year's. I'm sure you'll love it too. Its a great way to meet people who are in the same boat, which is especially nice if, like me, you live in a small town and don't know many people with HIV. Hmm.... how else can I sell you on how great it is?